Dr Praveen K Shetty

PhD is in the field of intercultural communication and multiculturalism. Guides PhD Students in the field of indigenous knolwedge and intercultural communication. Offers modules on communication across cultures to the undergraduate at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. Is a recipient of Jean Monnet Module Building Bridges: Indo European Intercultural Dynamics.

Coordinator for Centre for Intercultural Studies and Dialogue (CISD), MAHE. The Centre is working on a project ‘Discerning India: Living Cultures of Tulunadu’. As part of the CISD project, several exciting initiatives have been launched to appreciate and preserve the vibrant heritage of the region Tulunadu ( a region in the southern coast of Karnataka, India). In 2022, a self-paced online certificate course, "Living Cultures of Tulunadu," was offered to provide a glimpse into the region's rich traditions.

Following this, in November 2023 CISD published a visually captivating book titled Living Cultures of Tulunadu introducing readers to the prominent living traditions that define the area. Additionally, a compelling series of documentaries exploring various facets of the Tulunadu traditions has been produced and shared within academic circles, further contributing to academic discourse and cultural awareness. A total of 08 documentaries have been produced by CISD on local traditions as part of the project.